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Where to stay
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Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Boston to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Boston

Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in January
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

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EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,158 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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Quayside Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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White Hart Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£28+
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The New England Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.86 and £21.15. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.86 and £21.15. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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